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Methods and systems for controlling an electronically commutated motor

US7466089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2006
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02P6/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling the operation of an electronically commutated motor (ECM) is described. The method includes providing a pulse width modulated signal to an ECM controller and adjusting a duty cycle of the pulse width modulated signal to cause the ECM controller to regulate at least one of a maximum current drawn by the ECM and an average voltage applied to the ECM.

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